The Quiver Tree Forest (Kokerboom Woud in Afrikaans) is a forest and tourist attraction of southern Namibia. It is located about 14 km north-east of Keetmanshoop, on the road to Koës, on the Gariganus farm. It comprises about 250 specimens of Aloidendron dichotomum, a species that is also locally known as the quiver tree (Afrikaans: kokerboom) because San people traditionally used its branches to make quivers. The forest is spontaneous; the tallest quiver trees are two to three centuries old. The forest was declared a national monument of Namibia in 1995.
The quiver tree is also known for looking upside down because the “leaves” look somewhat similar to roots. This tree has a long history of beliefs that it will bring good luck to anybody that worships a tree and nurtures it. Since diamonds are very rich in Namibia, people say that if one of these trees is dug up, one will get diamonds in their lifetime, but since these trees are blessed nobody wants to dig them up.
Near the forest, there is another site of natural interest (itself a tourist attraction) for its geology, the Giant’s Playground, a vast pile of large dolerite rocks. – Wikipedia
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I’ve never seen anything like these trees. Fascinating. Thanks for sharing, Aletta. 🙂
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Thank you so much Marsha!
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I enjoy all your posts, Aletta. So glad we’ve met.
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Thank you so much Marsha! I am glad you are enjoying the blog. Nice to meet you too
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Fascinating. Our ‘alien’ planet!
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I have got in my garden, it is the sunbird’s playing ground
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These trees are like nothing I’ve ever seen. Thank you so much for sharing and taking part in the photo challenge!
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Thank you so much, I am glad you liked it
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These are a treat to see 🙂
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Thanks Anne!
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Aletta, I didn’t realize you were in Africa! I’ve always wanted to visit Namibia, especially the desert but this is the first time I’ve seen the trees. They’re amazing! Now I need to add to my wish list!
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Hi Tina, yes I have lived here all my life. Visiting Namibia was a highlight and would love to go there again! The trees are just amazing
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Ek sou bitter graag self die kokerboomwoud wou sien, en jou pragtoge fotos is n uitstekende lusmakertjie, Aletta!
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Ek het dit ongelooflik geniet om die plek te besoek! Dis werklik die moeite werd om daarheen te gaan!
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Always welcome
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Wow
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Thank you!!
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